The 2026 edition of LuxCon will take place at Forum Geesseknäppchen in Luxembourg-Merl on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April.

Organised annually since 2014 by the Science Fiction & Fantasy Society Luxembourg, LuxCon is a festival dedicated to science fiction, fantasy and horror. Modelled on Anglo-Saxon-style conventions, it offers fans the opportunity to celebrate their favourite books, TV series, games and films.

According to the organisers, attendance has stabilised at around 5,000 visitors in recent years.

This year's edition will feature a lineup of local, regional and international authors, including guest of honour Emily Tesh, author of the Hugo Award-winning Some Desperate Glory, The Incandescent and the Greenhollow duology.

Other confirmed guests include:

  • Sunyi Dean, author of The Book-Eaters and The Girl With a Thousand Faces, and co-host of the Publishing Rodeo podcast, who will share insights into the publishing industry;
  • Ian McDonald, author of more than 20 books, including the Luna and India 2047 series, as well as The Dervish House and Brasyl, returning to LuxCon after a decade;
  • Peadar Ó Guilín, author of the Grey Land duology and the Bone World trilogy, who will present his new book The Sword Garden;
  • Aiki Mira, author of Denial of Service, Proxi, Neurobiest and Neongrau, and co-host of the podcast Das War Morgen, whose work explores science fiction and queer identities;
  • Dr Isabella Hermann, political scientist, public speaker and co-host of Das War Morgen, whose work explores the intersections of science fiction, technology and global politics;
  • Sébastien Capelle, writer and president of OselaSF, an organisation dedicated to promoting francophone science fiction and fantasy;
  • Sara Doke, journalist, event organiser, translator and author of works including La Complainte de Foranza and Techno Faerie.

The programme will also feature artists, writers and artisans exhibiting - and selling - their works, as well as vendors offering fan merchandise. Activities include game demonstrations, cosplay competitions and workshops, readings, roundtables, and the traditional Saturday evening geek quiz and karaoke party.

Food trucks will be available in the courtyard throughout the event.

LuxCon will be open to the public on Saturday from 10:00 to 01:00 and on Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00.

A day ticket costs €5, while a weekend pass costs €9.

Further information is available at www.luxcon.lu